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Semiha Berksoy

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    1910's

    1910: Born in Istanbul.
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    1920's

    1929: Graduated from Istanbul Girls' High School.
    During this period, she studied music and stage performance at the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory.
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    1930's

    1931: Began her acting career at Darülbedayi (Istanbul City Theaters).
    1934: Achieved great success by performing in Turkey's first opera, "Özsoy."
    1939: Moved to Berlin at the invitation of Carl Ebert to study at the Berlin State Opera.
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    1940's

    1941: Achieved international success by performing in Richard Strauss's "Ariadne auf Naxos" at the Berlin State Opera. She became the first Turkish woman to play a leading role in an opera in Europe.
    1944: Returned to Turkey and joined the Ankara State Opera.
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    1950's- 1980's

    During these years, she played roles in many significant productions at the Ankara State Opera and made substantial contributions to Turkish opera.
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    1990's

    1998: Was awarded the title of State Artist.
    During this period, she also engaged in painting and exhibited her works.
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    2000's

    2000: A retrospective exhibition was held in Istanbul on her 90th birthday.
    2004: Passed away in Istanbul.